How far is Elk Grove, IL from Manteno, IL?

The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Manteno, IL is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.47 mi
01h 24m
Flight
52.58 mi
84.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.58 mi
Kilometers
84.62 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.47 mi
Kilometers
98.93 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manteno
Tue, May 12, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Tue, May 12, 10:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-05-12T19:15
Arrive Manteno
Tue, May 12, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alsip
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Elk Grove
30.8 mi
00h 42m
To Manteno
30.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Manteno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Manteno.

  1. 1

    Start on South Elmhurst Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road

  2. 2

    Continue on York Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · York Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North York Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North York Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1569 ft · 34 sec · Lake Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 28 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Manteno

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 9000N Road

    1679 ft · 40 sec · East 9000N Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Section Line Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Section Line Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West 1st Street

    130 m · 17 sec · West 1st Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    786 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    661 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Locust Street

    99 m · 11 sec · North Locust Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    32 m · 5 sec · East 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Manteno.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
25 mi · 41%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 30%
Cicero Avenue
4.89 mi · 8%
York Road
4.28 mi · 7%
I 290 East
3.03 mi · 5%
North York Street
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

24.2 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alsip
00h 42m from Elk Grove
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely leaving Elk Grove and Patchy Frost then Rain Likely near Manteno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Manteno?

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alsip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Elk Grove and 30.7 miles from Manteno.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely around Elk Grove and Patchy Frost then Rain Likely near Manteno.

Stop Ideas Near Alsip

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alsip, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alsip.

RAIL

Homewood

13 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

15 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

19 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

20 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Manteno. Straight-line distance: 52.58 mi (84.62 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Manteno

#2 Manteno

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population8,892
Coordinates41.2505900, -87.8314300
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Grove (-87.94034, 42.00725)
End: Manteno (-87.83143, 41.25059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.21 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.42 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Grove and Manteno. The current time is 19:15:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.